NY A10718

Requires the Public Service Commission to mandate regulated utility companies submit annual utility pole location reports identifying poles owned within public right-of-ways, distinguishing between poles in use and unused poles.

Obligates utility companies to develop removal plans for unused poles and remove them within one year of being identified as no longer in use by any utility.

Authorizes the commissioner to impose fines up to $10,000 per pole per year for failure to remove unused utility poles, with utilities permitted to appeal fines.

Requires annual reports be submitted to the commission, governor, legislature leadership, and relevant committee chairs by December 1st each year.